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TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework Schedule 81 issued in late 2015, so the business plan for this system will need to be fully developed in early to mid- 2015. 5.2.4. Combined Heat and Power Development of the initial CHP system is more directly related to the needs of the existing buildings than to the development timeline of TCAAP. Therefore, construction of the initial CHP system should be coordinated with the MNARNG’s plans for site expansion, so that the proposed future buildings could be served by the system from the initial construction and unnecessary equipment costs can be avoided. Connection to the other buildings should be completed at this time to take advantages of the economies of scale and optimize thermal energy capture. Expansion of the CHP system to serve development of TCAAP should coincide with that development, and the JDA should engage early with selected developers to identify how the CHP system can be expanded to meet their buildings’ needs. 5.2.5. Demand-Side Management The JDA should work with partner organizations to develop greater comprehension of SB 2030 guidelines by hosting informational gatherings for the development companies that are interested in the TCAAP site. Builders and contractors familiar with the SB 2030 process could be asked to provide insight and feedback about the process. Developer education will build developer acceptance and understanding of process to make the site more attractive. The JDA should also assess current residential market potential in Twin Cities region by conducting market research and outreach on all-electric, low load home concept. This will help to assuage developer and future resident concerns about unfamiliar technologies and utility structure. The JDA should lastly work with the site marketing team to market energy conservation concepts to potential developers, builders, and tenants, focusing on the business opportunities available through these concepts.